A busy week for the lab group!

Anne Marie, Lauren, and Brian got mesocosm experiments setup this week. The mesocosms will explore the impact of various mussel species on benthic algae growth and leaf litter decomposition. 

Drs Atkinson and Davis setup integrated sediment samplers in the Sipsey River to attempt to capture a storm event. Hoping for rain!

Members of the Atkinson lab got out on the quad during homecoming on the University of Alabama campus this past weekend for public outreach. We were located at the College of Arts and Sciences tent promoting freshwater conservation and educating the public on the biology and benefits of freshwater mussels. The display included live mussels and a mussel identification game.